H.Con.Res.38

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Introduced·6/17/25

Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran unless authorized by Congress.

This bill directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization. It emphasizes that Congress has the sole power to declare war and has not done so for hostilities involving Iran. The bill also clarifies that it does not prevent the U.S. from defending itself from imminent attack or influence intelligence activities related to threats from Iran.

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Mar 5

House

Considered as unfinished business.

Mar 5

House

Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).

Mar 5

House

On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).